Fireman Ching Larson Loses 37 Years with Austin Fire Dept
Fireman Ching Larson of 2014th Ave NE was honored at a retirement dinner by the Austin Firemen's Relief Association after completing a 37 year career with the department. He joined on April 1, 1926, and received an engraved gold watch. Attending were fellow retirees and representatives from the Herald, radio and TV.
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Karl L
Ching) Larson
2014Th Ave
Larson
Austin Fire Department
Austin Firemen’s Relief Association
Ching
Herald
Radio
Television
Minnesota Republicans Convene in Alexandria for Non Election Year Meet
County sends delegation to GOP convention with keynote speakers Rep Odin Langen Rep Al Quie Rep An cher Nelson and Rep Clark MacGregor. A Paul Revere Panel and State Issues Panel review legislative accomplishments while officials Auditor Stafford King Treasurer Val Bjornson and former Gov Elmer Andersen speak. Mower County delegates include Hal Sessions Austin chair and several couples representing local towns.
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Minnesota
Alexandria
Odin Langen
al Quie
Ancher Nelson
Clark MacGregor
Paul Revere
Stafford King
Val Bjornson
Elmer L. Andersen
Mower County
Hal Sessions
Austin
Wilson Rinaman
Harvey Sabre
Adams
Harold Fossey
Lyle
Arthur Osmundson
Harlan Knight
Claude Delkers
Brownsdale
Oliver Renken
Racine
Rudy Nelson
Oliver Lee
Dexter
Harbo Named Assistant to President at California Lutheran College
Leif S. Harbo former Augsburg College interim president is named assistant to the president at California Lutheran College. Dr. Raymond M. Olson the president-elect will assume the presidency Sept. 1. Harbo will oversee academic affairs and has a background as Minnesota school administrator.
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Leif S. Harbo
Augsburg College
Minneapolis
California Lutheran College
Raymond M. Olson
California
Olson
American Lutheran Church
Harbo
Mapleview Council Debates Weed Eradication and Water Measures
Mapleview Council discussed eradicating noxious weeds, lightning controls at the pump house, and a water measuring gauge for the water tower. They authorized purchasing the gauge and bought more grass seed to finish Murphy Creek. A warning was issued on loose dogs at night and on youths shooting birds. The annual financial reports are available at the village office.
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The
Mapleview Coun
Murphy Creek
William F. Christianson
State Sets Opening of Interstate Bids
The Minnesota Highway Department to award contracts for phases of Interstate 35 and 90 after bid openings June 28. I 90 covers 9.3 miles from Beaver Creek to south of Laverne with four grade separations. I 35 includes 10.7 miles from Faribault to near Northfield plus work in Minneapolis and Richfield.
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Minnesota Highway Department
Beaver Creek
Rock County
Laverne
Faribault
Northfield
Vandals Hit Laundromat and Garage in Austin
Police investigated vandalism at Bill and Ruby’s Laundromat on 509 2nd St NW where bricks and magazines were left in multiple washers and dryers causing about 100 dollars in damage. Separately burglars shattered a restroom window at Schultz Mobil Oil, 802 7th Ave NE, with an 18 by 20 inch pane and a $10 Airex fishing reel reported stolen. incident occurred about 5 30 am today.
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Bill and Ruby
2Nd St
William Oldert
Hollandale
Schultz Mobil Oil
7Th Ave
Assault Charge Filed After Alley Fracas
David R. Christianson charged with assault for alley fracas behind Vince's Bar in Albert Lea. Goodmanson treated for injuries. Christianson also charged with delaying a police officer and pled innocent to that count. Three other charges tied to the incident stem from the bar closing aftermath.
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David R. Christianson
Oakland Ave
Christianson
Paul A. Goodmanson
Albert Lea
Vince
Goodmanson
St. Olaf Hospital
Austin Roundup and Local Notices in Minnesota
The Austin Park and Recreation Board seeks old golf clubs for a June 24 start across 12 city playgrounds. Clergy members were named to study committees for a January 1964 spiritual mission in southeastern Minnesota Synod churches.
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Austin Park and Recreation Board
Shaw Gym Park
Spiritual Life Mission Central
Minnesota Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
Owatonna
Robert Hamp
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Austin
Paul Friedrich
Trinity
Waltham
R. H. Marquardt
Holy Cross
May employment reaches five year high in Austin
May employment rose to 11,278, the highest since 1958, up 30 from April and 62 above last May. Construction gained 61, with projects like Woolworth, Armory, Sacred Heart and Lutheran retirement homes, Downtown Plaza, and remodeling underway. Government jobs rose 21 as summer programs started. trade fell 41.
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Austin
A. M. Reed
Minnesota Employment Service Office
Woolworth
Armory
Sacred Heart
Lutheran
Plaza
Park and Recreation Department
Twins Red Sox game draws 75 youths in Stacyville
The American Legion will entertain 75 youngsters at Metropolitan Stadium in Stacyville Iowa on July 13 as the Minnesota Twins face the Boston Red Sox in a summer trip event.
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Stacyville
Iowa
American Legion
Metropolitan Stadium
Minnesota Twins
Boston Red Sox
Honored Student Receives Iowa Citizenship Award
Gary Hoffman of Stacyville Iowa, Sacred Heart parish Meyer, was awarded the Iowa Bar Association citizenship award at Visitation High School commencement exercises. Attorney Keith A. McKinley of Osage presented the annual honor to a senior chosen by faculty for good conduct and citizenship.
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Gary Hoffman
Joe Hoffman
Stacyville
Iowa
Sacred Heart Parish
Meyer
Visitaion High School
Keith A. McKinley
Mitchell County
Osage
Iowa Bar Association
Ed Flitton Elected Vice President of Junior College Group
E. H. Flitton of Austin was elected vice president of the Minnesota Junior College Action Committee in St. Paul. Ralph E. Peterson and Phillip C. Helland, both of Willmar, were chosen president and secretary-treasurer as the group met after talking with Gov. Rolvaag about the Dunlap-Sabre junior college bill and state aid plans. Flitton, a Geo. A. Hormel & Co. vice president, had testified before legislators on the matter.
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E. H. Flitton
Austin
Minnesota Junior College Action Committee
St. Paul
Ralph E. Peterson
Willmar
Phillip C. Helland
Karl Rolvaag
Flitton
Geo. A. Hormel & Co
Freeborn Attendant Wins Regional Title
Audrey Meyer of Clarks Grove is named region 9 princess in the regional dairy princess contest held in Owatonna. She previously served as Freeborn County attendant and will compete for Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul.
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Freeborn Attendant
Owatonna
Audrey Meyer
Clarks Grove
Freeborn
Audrey
Jean
City sewer project nears completion on storm line
City sewer crews near completion of the storm sewer, with some digging farmed out to private workers. The 60 inch tile at the upper end tapers to 36 inches, designed to carry all storm water in that town area, a city engineer said. Resurfacing of Highway 105 will proceed and be ready for the county fair if weather holds. Walter Hickok is pictured with the power shovel.
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Walter Hickok
Austin
Turtle Creek
City Playground Program Set To Open Monday Season
The six week summer City Playground Program begins Monday at 12 city playgrounds with directors leading daily activities for ages 5 to 14. Registration next week, crafts, games, sports, and a rotating theme schedule top a long list of planned events.
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Ed Bork
Austin Graduates Among 3275 at U of M Spring Commencement
Thirty four Austin graduates and area students join 3275 graduates at the University of Minnesota spring commencement in Memorial Stadium at 7 30 p m Saturday. University President O Meredith Wilson delivers the charge. Degree candidates process in, with Rev George F Hall giving the invocation and Edwin L Haislet addressing the alumni.
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Austin
I Area
University
Memorial Stadium
O. Meredith Wilson
Walter K. Virrett
School of Agriculture
George F. Hall
Campus Lutheran Student Foundation
Edwin L. Haislet
Minnesota Alumni Association
Association
Riceville Approves Woodland Ave Sewer Line Extension
The Riceville council on Monday night voted to extend the Woodland Ave sewer line from Main Street south to the city limits. Nine homes will share the initial costs before service expands to adjacent properties. The meeting also approved a bathing beach schedule with Howard County Conservation and Park Lake Hendricks authorities.
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Riceville
Iowa
Woodland Ave
St. St
Howard County Conservation and Park Lake Hendricks
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Blooming Prairie
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Spring Valley
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